Too many wine amateurs think they can't sound knowledgeable without cramming their brains full of details about vintages, ch'teaux, and appellations. No more! In this engaging, lively book, Katherine Cole offers a fresh, engaging perspective on mastering wine without having to memorize an encyclopedia's worth of facts. She offers: a fun approach to finding wines similar to those you already like, mnemonic devices to help you memorize key facts, a user-friendly directory organized by wine style, a series of role-playing vignettes to empower you when you find yourself confronted by a sommelier, and tips on trying new wines without feeling foolish. By the time you're done, poring through a restaurant wine list will be enjoyable--not intimidating!.